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Shallipopi’s “Shakespopi” Ends Longstanding Streak On NG Spotify Weekly Albums Chart
Shallipopi has made history on NG Spotify with his album “Shakespopi,” achieving a groundbreaking milestone by breaking a long-held record on the charts.
His latest album has surpassed the previous record set by ODUMODUBLVCK’s “Eziokwu” album, which held the top position for an impressive 24 weeks.
However, Shallipopi’s “Shakespopi” has now claimed the throne, creating ripples across NG Spotify.
Remarkably, the album has also soared to the summit of both the NG Apple and NG Spotify charts shortly after its release, cementing Shallipopi’s dominance in the Nigerian music landscape.
🚨SHALLIPOPI’S “Shakespopi” halts ODUMODUBLVCK’s “EZIOKWU” superb run atop the NG Spotify charts. 🤝
— It spent a second all-time 24 WEEKS at #1. pic.twitter.com/uweeHTg2Y0
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) April 19, 2024
Recently, Shallipopi, made a remarkable impact on the Apple Music charts with the release of his latest album, “Shakespopi.”
In a mere 48 hours following its launch, the album has dominated the top nine positions on the Apple Music Naija Top 100 chart.
“Shakespopi” marks Shallipopi’s second studio album, arriving just two years after his breakthrough in the music industry. Featuring nine tracks, the album has swiftly claimed the top spots on the chart, surpassing the longstanding presence of Portable and Skepta’s “Tony Montana,” which had maintained a solid position for weeks.
The immense popularity of Shallipopi’s album has stirred speculation among music critics, raising questions about the potential use of artificial methods to inflate the songs’ rankings on Apple Music, a practice often referred to as “farming.”
Nevertheless, despite these rumors, the undeniable success of Shallipopi on the charts underscores his burgeoning influence in the Nigerian music landscape.
Shallipopi currently dominates Apple Music NG Chart. 🇳🇬📈 pic.twitter.com/YkWfzYe0un
— T.U.E (@TheUpperEnt) April 12, 2024